Windermere™ David Austin® English Shrub Rose
3 Gallon
$89.99
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$89.99
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Windermere™ David Austin® English Shrub Rose
$89.99
Sale price
$89.99
Regular price
Refined, fragrant, and beautifully versatile, Windermere™ is an elegant English shrub rose from David Austin®, introduced in 2007 and named after the largest lake in England’s picturesque Lake District. This exceptional variety is prized for its creamy, romantic blooms, compact growth habit, and outstanding garden health, making it an excellent choice for both experienced rose enthusiasts and beginning gardeners alike.
The flowers emerge from rich creamy-yellow buds that gradually soften to luminous ivory-white blooms as they mature in the sun. Each bloom is densely packed with petals, forming beautifully cupped, rounded flowers reminiscent of classic cabbage roses. Produced in generous clusters, the blooms create a graceful and sophisticated display that complements virtually any garden style.
Adding to its appeal is a delightful medium-strong fruity fragrance accented by fresh citrus notes, providing a refreshing and inviting scent throughout the growing season. Windermere™ flowers repeatedly from late spring through fall, ensuring months of beauty and fragrance in the landscape.
Its neat, compact growth habit and excellent disease resistance make it especially useful in smaller gardens, mixed borders, containers, and formal rose plantings. With healthy foliage, reliable flowering, and exceptional adaptability, Windermere™ delivers classic English rose beauty with modern garden performance.
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Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rose Type | English Shrub Rose |
| Breeder | David Austin® |
| Variety | Rosa 'AUShomer' PPAF |
| Year Introduced | 2007 |
| Flower Color | Creamy Yellow Aging to Ivory White |
| Bloom Size | Approximately 3" |
| Bloom Form | Very Full, Cupped, Rounded Cabbage-Style Blooms |
| Petal Count | Approximately 80–85 Petals |
| Fragrance | Medium-Strong Fruity Fragrance with Citrus Notes |
| Flowering Habit | Repeat Blooming from Late Spring Through Fall |
| Vase Life | Good When Cut at Bud Stage |
| Growth Habit | Neat, Compact, Well-Branched Shrub |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent; Healthy, Vigorous & Heat-Tolerant |
Growing Information
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–11 |
| Mature Height | Approximately 4 ft |
| Mature Width | Approximately 3 ft |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 3 ft Apart |
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders & Foundation Plantings
- Cottage Gardens
- Decorative Containers
- Dedicated Rose Gardens
- Cutting Gardens
- Fragrant Garden Displays
- Formal Landscape Designs
Recommended Growing Regions
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Midwest
- Southeast
- Southwest
- West Coast
- Intermountain West
- Pacific Northwest
Why You'll Love Windermere™
- Elegant creamy-yellow buds that mature to ivory-white blooms
- Classic cabbage-style flowers packed with petals
- Refreshing fruity fragrance with bright citrus notes
- Compact growth habit ideal for smaller gardens and containers
- Repeat flowering throughout the growing season
- Excellent disease resistance and strong garden performance
- Tolerates heat and humidity exceptionally well
- Bred by the world-renowned David Austin® Roses
Bring timeless elegance and fresh fragrance to your garden with Windermere™, a David Austin® English shrub rose treasured for its creamy ivory blooms, compact habit, and exceptional health. Whether featured in a border, container, or dedicated rose garden, this beautiful variety delivers season-long charm and reliable performance year after year.